You’re a good mom.

If you send your child to school for in person instruction and practice social distancing.

You’re a good mom.

If you’re doing a hybrid option with a few days of online learning and a couple days at school.

You’re a good mom.

If your dining room now looks like a classroom and you’re planning to homeschool or do all virtual learning.

You’re a good mom.

If you’re second guessing yourself and questioning if you made the right decision.

You’re a good mom.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with emotions and your stress level keeps rising when you think about school.

You’re a good mom.

Friends, I’m right there with you.

I’m worried.

I’m anxious.

And as much as I try to have it all together, I assure you I don’t.

Just like you, I’m learning as I go.

I’m exhausted from making difficult decisions and pray the ones we make are the best for our family.

IT IS HARD.

There’s no sugar coating the reality that so many families are facing right now.

I pray that we continue to hold onto hope as we navigate through these troubling times.

You are not alone mama.

It’s OK to be emotional and feel uncertain.

You’re feelings are valid.

I’d like you to take a look in the mirror tonight when you have a moment to yourself.

Close your eyes and take a long deep breath in.

Then exhale out all of that worry, self doubt and fear that’s consuming your thoughts.

Now slowly open your eyes.

See that beautiful woman staring back at you?

Smile at her.

Love her.

And give her grace.

Remind her that she is strong and she’s going to get through this.

Because YOU are a good mom.